Signals
Annapolis
Essex
Climate
78 · Top 22%
vs71 · Top 44%
Physical resilience
94 · Top 5%
vs94 · Top 6%
Housing affordability
76 · Bottom 42%
vs78 · Bottom 45%
Access
94 · Top 42%
vs95 · Top 35%
Economic stability
66 · Top 37%
vs57 · Bottom 44%
Measured values
| Metric | Annapolis | Essex | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,720 | 40,580 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $113,860 | $67,168 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $69,520 | $35,849 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 5,651/sq mi | 4,382/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $548,900 | $258,900 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,860 | $1,319 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 62.0% | 61.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.8% | 19.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 7.8% | 12.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 86°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 30°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 44.0" | 43.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 17 mi | 15 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 31.7 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 43.0 | 41.8 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
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